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"Figures in the New Testament Study Pack" consists of six one-session studies by author Ellsworth Kalas. Leader's Guides are prepared for each session by author Martha Bettis-Gee.The characters include: Peter; Mary and Martha; James, Brother of Jesus...

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$30.00

Books That Didn't Make the Bible and Why

By John Gooch

How did Christians decide which books got into the New Testament? And what about all the ones that didn't? Should we care about them? Session 1 explains the process of deciding which books were considered essential and which were not. It also lists a...

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$12.00

The Twelve Minor Prophets

By Walter Brueggemann

Is there a common theme found in the books of the twelve Minor Prophets? In this one-session adult study, "The Twelve Minor Prophets," Christians will review the biblical books and work together to try and identify a common message in the text. This ...

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$7.50

Understanding Happiness

By Lynne Baab

In this study Christians will explore different definitions of happiness. They will discover what the Bible says about happiness and discuss how a Christian view of happiness relates to recent research that is being done on the topic. The study inclu...

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Theology literally means thinking about God. In fact, Christians have created a ■number of models for thinking about God. This can be fulfilling but it raises some ■vexing questions, as well. Are we all thinking about the same God? In the same ■way? Which model is best? Is only one true? Does the Bible go far enough in ■defining God for us? How can we share a faith if we're not all on the same ■page? This study will help clarify this confusing issue.

What Is a Miracle?

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In this study, youth will think about how miracles relate to Christian belief. Together they will look at examples of miracles in the Bible, discuss contemporary occurrences, and explore their own thoughts and feelings about the concept of miracles. ...

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$7.50

Make Disciples: Youth Leader's Guide 6 Sessions: Downloadable
Follow Me: Biblical Principles for Faithful Living

Make Disciples Matthew 28:18–20 is called “The Great Commission,” and in these words we see Jesus send out his followers to make disciples, to baptize, and to teach people to obey all that Jesus taught them. He promises to be with them no matter what...

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Care for Creation: Adult Leader's Guide 4 Sessions: Downloadable
Follow Me: Biblical Principles for Faithful Living

Care for CreationThe Bible was written in a pre-industrial time prior to the use of fossil fuels, so it does not talk about greenhouse gases, global warming, or renewable energy sources. Though we know today that the earth is in very real danger of b...

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$12.00

The Books between the Testaments
What Christians Should Know about the Apocrypha

By Emily Cheney

Have you ever noticed that some Bibles have the words "with Apocrypha" written on their spines? In the Revised Standard Version of the Holy Bible, these words refer to nineteen books or parts of books placed after Malachi and before the Gospel of Mat...

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Galatians reminds us of a time when the earliest followers of Christ struggled to ■define what exactly made a person a Christian. Paul addresses circumcision, ■dietary regulations and observance of Sabbath and festivals--irreversible ■commitments expected by the law of Moses--and argues about the Law's ■relevance for Gentile Christians.

Introduction to John

By David Rensberger

The Gospel of John has often been handed out to new converts to Christianity, or even to nonbelievers, as an evangelizing tool, because it insists so forcefully on Jesus' identity as the divine Son of God and on the need for faith in him. Yet a case ...

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$15.00

Baptism 101

By Claudio Carvalhaes

In this study, participants will learn about the liturgical, theological, and historical traditions of the sacrament of baptism. What does baptism mean? How does it change us? What is the significance of the use of water in various traditions? Can yo...

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$7.50

Biblical Interpretation 101

By W. Eugene March

In selecting real estate the rule is "Location, location, location!" In interpreting the Bible the rule is "Context, context, context!" Interpretation is not merely a fancy or a luxury; it is a necessity. Interpretation may not always be a conscious ...

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What's Baptism All About?

By Brent Parker

In churches around the world all Christians practice the act of baptism. The specific practice, age of the baptized person, and theological understandings of Christians concerning baptism have, since its inception, ranged across the gamut. In fact, d...

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$7.50

Introduction to the Middle East

By Elias D. Mallon

This updated four-session adult study will help Christians better understand the complex history of the Middle East. With a brand-new fourth session that tracks recent developments in the area up to 2014, the study provides information about the cult...

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$18.00

Islam

By Marston R. Speight

This great religion occupies the attention of the world as never before in modern times. The thoughtful Christian seeks to get behind the sensational headlines, the biased stereotypes, and the polemics that so often characterize the treatment of Isla...

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What Is Sin?

By Marianne Blickenstaff

In this study participants will explore diverse aspects of sin found in the Bible and articulate their understanding of sin. They will also be challenged to figure out how they can combat it. The study includes a Participant Handout and a Leader's Gu...

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$7.50

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